滴 (dī) — (verb) to drip; (classifier) a drop (of liquid)

Definition

A small drop of liquid, or the slow dripping of a drop. Unlike 掉 (to fall / drop / lose), 滴 refers to liquid only and is also used as a measure word for drops.

verb

to drip

classifier

a drop (of liquid)

Easily confused

摘zhāilook-aliketo pick (flowers, fruit, etc.)
低dīsound-alike(adjective) low (in height, level, price, temperature, etc.)
堤dīsound-alikedike, embankment, levee

Examples

滴。
Cài lǐ jiā le jǐ dī yóu.
I added a few drops of oil to the dish.
。
Shuǐ lóng tóu zài dī shuǐ.
The faucet is dripping water.
滴。
Tā de hàn dī dào le dì shàng.
His sweat dripped onto the ground.

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